Global Fertility & Genetics

Dr. Vidali is a reproductive surgeon with specialties in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and Obstetrics & Gynecology. His expertise lies in complex reproductive surgeries, with principal focus on fertility enhancement and preservation. Such surgeries include robotic myomectomies, endometriosis surgery, uterine septum resections and revision of cesarean section scars as well as complex hysteroscopic procedures. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and had a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility at Columbia University. Dr. Vidali is also the founder and board member of IMET, the leading educational company for surgical training. Every patient’s individualized case is a priority.

Dr. Melvin H. Thornton, II is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in egg donation and surrogacy. He is double board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Thornton received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, completed his internship and residency at the University of Southern California, and received additional training in advanced reproductive surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. He joined the faculty at Columbia University where he served as Medical Director and Director of the Egg Donation Program at the Center for Women’s Reproductive Care (CWRC). Dr. Thornton has been helping families achieve their dreams of having children for over 20 years. Dr. Thornton has published more than 50 papers, written several book chapters, and presented over 100 abstracts at national conferences on topics related to infertility, third party reproduction, and women’s health. He has distinguished himself through his extensive research in the treatment of HIV sero-discordant couples and the relationship to infertility and fertility treatment. Although his interests include all aspects in the treatment of infertility, he is particularly recognized as being one of the world’s leading experts in egg donation and surrogacy. He is currently an Associate Professor at Quinnipiac University and provides lectures in reproductive medicine and infertility to OB/GYN residents at New York Medical College. He is an excellent educator and gives board review lectures for OB/GYN, Family Medicine and Pediatrics residents preparing for their board examination. He previously was a member of the ACGME Clinical Competency Committee for Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia and currently sits on the ASRM Education Committee. He is a Castle Connolly National Top Doctor, and was awarded the Top Doctors New York Metro Area Award in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Dr. Kevin Doody has served as chair of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Registry committee and has served as SART President. He founded the Center for Assisted Reproduction in 1989. He is a Clinical Professor in the department of OB/GYN at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has been administrator of the CARE ambulatory surgical center since 1996. Dr. Doody was honored with the “Microsoft Physician of the Year” award in 2004 for professional reproductive information system relating to healthcare software architecture. Dr. Doody has served on the board of directors of the Society for Assisted Reproduction (SREI) beginning in 2009 and was an officer in that organization. He has served as on oral board examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 10 years in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He serves on the board of directors for both the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and INVO Bioscience. He is recognized as an influential scientist in the field of the assisted reproductive medicine.

Dr. Moodie was awarded his Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from the University of Minnesota for his studies on the cryopreservation of sheep oocytes and ovarian tissue. Following his graduate studies, Dr Moodie transitioned from animal reproduction into human IVF. Since that transition, Dr Moodie has directed a number of laboratories both full-time and as an offsite director. Dr Moodie’s base since 1999 has been Long Island IVF located on Long Island, NY. Additionally, Dr Moodie is the off-site Director for Global Fertility and Genetics in New York, NY. Prior to joining Long Island IVF, Dr Moodie was the Laboratory Director for Reproductive Science Associates in Mineola, NY. In addition to his full time duties, Dr Moodie served as an off-site Director for Park Avenue Fertility in Trumbull CT, Connecticut Fertility Associates in Bridgeport CT, Reproductive Science Center of Boston and the Center for Reproductive Medicine in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.Dr. Moodie is board certified as a High Complexity Laboratory Director by the American Board of Bioanalysts. He is also authorized by New York State to direct Andrology and Reproductive Endocrine laboratories.